Illegal taxation is directly affecting the Naga public: NPF

KOHIMA, APRIL 26 (MExN): Expressing solidarity, the Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) on Friday said it understands the move initiated by the business community to down their shutters to express their grievances and said unabated/illegal taxation on the business community is directly affecting the Naga public and the consequence is paid by the general public.

Highlighting this in a press statement, Leader of the NPF Legislature Party, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu urged the Naga political groups to strictly monitor any kind of anti-social activities hampering the growth of the Naga society. 

The NPF also appreciated the stand and the directives of the State Government issued to tackle all forms of extortion/illegal taxation towards the business community and have requested the business community to adhere to the directives given by the Government authority.

It, meanwhile, urged the general public and the business community to give its fullest cooperation and support to the Government agencies to “put an end to the extortion/illegal taxation culture from our land and requested the public and the business community to come forward to report/file FIR for any such illegal activities that are taking place.”

The party also appreciated the law enforcing agency for taking up various means to tackle extortion/illegal taxation. It also urged upon the judiciary to cooperate and support the State Government and the suffering Naga public and deliver justice for the prosperity of the Naga people.